Where does Nicolas Autret work?

Nicolas Autret is Partner at Walden Catalyst.

What check size does Nicolas Autret write?

Nicolas Autret typically writes checks of $550K.

Where did Nicolas Autret go to school?

Nicolas Autret studied at INSEAD (MBA, Class of December 2008); Georgia Institute of Technology (Master, Electrical Engineering); CentraleSupélec (Master, Electrical Engineering).

Nicolas Autret

Investor

Partner at Walden Catalyst

Paris, France

Writes $550K checks

About

Nicolas Autret, a 23‑year European deep‑tech investor who co-authors European Deep Tech Reports, focuses on robotics, AI and semiconductors and advocates change to close Europe's late‑stage funding gap (70% foreign).

Contact· published on Nicolas's own website

n•••@waldencatalyst.comreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechDigital HealthHardwareIoTMobility & TransportationRoboticsSemiconductors

Experience

Walden Catalyst VenturesPartnercurrent2021 — presentParis, Île-de-France, France
ANYboticsMember of the Boardcurrent2023 — present
GradiumPrivate Investorcurrent2025 — present
Flexion RoboticsPrivate Investorcurrent2025 — present
DeepJudgePrivate Investorcurrent2024 — present
The Exploration CompanyPrivate Investorcurrent2024 — present
QoveryPrivate Investorcurrent2023 — present
DeepLPrivate Investorcurrent2022 — present
AQEMIAPrivate Investorcurrent2022 — present
OnaPrivate Investorcurrent2022 — present
European Deep Tech ReportCo Authorcurrent2022 — present
MusicGurusPrivate Investorcurrent2015 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
Ada HealthMember of the Board2020 — 2021
sentianceMember of the Board2018 — 2021Antwerp Area, Belgium
GraphcoreMember of the Board2018 — 2021Bristol, United Kingdom
aiMotiveMember of the Board2018 — 2021
Samsung Catalyst FundManaging Director2018 — 2021Paris Area, France
Innoviz TechnologiesInvestor2017 — 2021
SOPHiA GENETICSMember of the Board2017 — 2018Lausanne Area, Switzerland
PROPHESEEMember of the Board2016 — 2018Région de Paris, France
360 CapitalPartner2016 — 2018Paris
TwengaChief Revenue Officer2014 — 2016Paris
mydecoMember of the Board2011 — 2014London, United Kingdom
Sofinnova PartnersVenture Partner2009 — 2014Paris Area, France
LeGuide.comVP Business Development2013 — 2014Paris Area, France
OdooMember of the Board2010 — 2014Brussels Area, Belgium
Twenga SolutionsMember of the Board2012Paris Area, France
Bank of AmericaSummer Associate, M&A Advisory, TMT Team2008
France Telecom North AmericaManager, Corporate Development & Strategy2007
France Telecom North AmericaAssociate Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy2006 — 2007
France Telecom North AmericaAssociate, Corporate Development & Strategy2004 — 2005
ATDC Seed Capital FundAnalyst2003 — 2004

Skills & more

Venture Capital58Start-ups17Entrepreneurship30Strategy48Business Strategy42Financial Modeling8Mergers3Due Diligence11Business Planning6Corporate Finance3Corporate Development14Business Development23

+8 more

Product MarketingManagement ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsTelecommunicationsStrategic PlanningStrategic PartnershipsChange ManagementMarketing Strategy

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Colleagues at Walden Catalyst

Amandine Rouillard

Global Marketing & Operations Director at Walden Catalyst

Andrew Kau

Partner at Walden Catalyst

Francis Ho

Partner at Walden Catalyst

Harriet Hamblin

Vice President, London at Northzone

Lip-Bu Tan

Founding Managing Partner at Celesta Capital

Roni Hefetz

Partner at Walden Catalyst

Shankar Chandran

Partner at Walden Catalyst

Teresa Smith

Chief Financial Officer at Walden Catalyst

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Andrew Kau

Partner at Walden Catalyst

Francis Ho

Partner at Walden Catalyst

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nicolas Autret?: Nicolas Autret, a 23‑year European deep‑tech investor who co-authors European Deep Tech Reports, focuses on robotics, AI and semiconductors and advocates change to close Europe's late‑stage funding gap (70% foreign).
Where does Nicolas Autret work?: Nicolas Autret is Partner at Walden Catalyst.
What does Nicolas Autret invest in?: Nicolas Autret invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Hardware, IoT, Mobility & Transportation, Robotics, Semiconductors.
What check size does Nicolas Autret write?: Nicolas Autret typically writes checks of $550K.
Where did Nicolas Autret go to school?: Nicolas Autret studied at INSEAD (MBA, Class of December 2008); Georgia Institute of Technology (Master, Electrical Engineering); CentraleSupélec (Master, Electrical Engineering).